Judging and Awards
JUDGING CRITERIA
| Ability Performance and Interpretation Choreography and Musicality Overall Appearance |
40% 30% 20% 10% |
All decisions by the panel of judges will be final.
AGE APPROPRIATE
ONSTAGE NY prides itself in maintaining a professional, classy, and family environment. Choreography and costuming that are not considered age appropriate are subject to the necessary deductions and at the discretion of the judges, disqualification may result.
SCORING
All entries are adjudicated by three qualified judges. Awards will be presented based on the following combined scores for each performance division.
| PRIMARY DIVISION | ADVANCED DIVISION | |||
| Platinum | 285 - 300 | Platinum | 290 - 300 | |
| High Gold | 283 - 284 | High Gold | 288 - 289 | |
| Gold | 277 - 282 | Gold | 282 - 287 | |
| High Silver | 271 - 276 | High Silver | 276 - 281 | |
| Silver | 259 - 270 | Silver | 264 - 275 | |
| Bronze | 235 - 258 | Bronze | 240 - 263 |
Awards will be presented to all competing entries that meet the Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, Silver, and Bronze Criteria.
All Platinum, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, and Silver Awards will be eligible to compete at the 2023 Onstage New York City National Grande Finale!
HIGH SCORE AWARDS - ADVANCED
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place will be presented in Advanced Divisions, based on the number of entries.
1st Place - division must have 3 or more entries.
2nd Place- division must have 5 or more entries.
3rd Place - division must have 7 or more entries.
Overall Top 10 rankings will be announced for each division and/or age- based on the number of entries. For solos, each performer may only place one time in the Overall Top 10 - recognizing the soloists not the solo.
High score vocal awards will be separated and presented when the vocal division has 10 or more entries.
OVERALL AWARD CERTIFICATES - ADVANCED
High Score Award gift certificates will be presented to the OVERALL high scores in each of the SIX Age Divisions (Prep, Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior, Adult) - with FIVE or more entries in the ADVANCED level.
HIGH SCORE AWARDS - PRIMARY
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place will be presented in Primary Division, based on the number of entries.
1st Place - division must have 2 or more entries.
2nd Place- division must have 4 or more entries.
3rd Place - division must have 6 or more entries.
Overall Top 10 rankings will be announced for each division and/or age- based on the number of entries. For solos, each performer may only place one time in the Overall Top 10 - recognizing the soloists not the solo.
High score vocal awards will be separated and presented when the vocal division has 10 or more entries.
OVERALL AWARD CERTIFICATES - PRIMARY
High Score Award gift certificates will be presented to the OVERALL high scores in each of the SIX Age Divisions (Prep, Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior, Adult) - with FOUR or more entries in the PRIMARY level.
| Advanced | Primary | ||
| Solo Duo/Trio Group (4-8) Line (9-15) Small Production (16-24) Large Production (16+) |
$100 $100 $200 $200 $300 $300 |
$75 $75 $150 $150 $250 $250 |
All awards will be presented to the teacher or studio director.
REGIONAL TITLE AWARDS
One ONSTAGE NY Title winner will be recognized in each of the following age divisions per competition city based on the criteria below.
| Mini | (ages 10 & under) | |
| Junior | (ages 11-12) | |
| Teen | (ages 13-15) | |
| Senior | (ages 16-19) |
All Advanced soloists in the mini, junior, teen & senior age divisions will automatically be considered for our title category. No additional registration fee necessary. Primary performers are not eligible.
All soloists being considered for title must have scored a 288 or better.
Title Winners are not necessarily the highest scoring performers since the decision is made by the consensus of the judges’ panel. Performers are selected based on OVERALL performance.
All Title Winners and Runners-up are invited to take part in a special choreographed gala opening number at the Onstage NY National Grande Finale!
ONSTAGE NY Regional Title Winners will receive:
- Onstage NY Winner’s Jacket
- Automatic Acceptance into the NYC Dance Alliance Summer Dance Intensive (only for performers 14-19 years of age.) Interested in attending or for more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..**
- Partial scholarship to STEPS ON BROADWAY (NYC) Youth Program Summer Intensive.**
- A NYC Dance Alliance Workshop Scholarship.
**This award cannot be combined with any other award or scholarship.
2022 National Title Winners are not eligible for 2023 Titles.
SPECIAL AWARDS
CLASS ACT AWARD: The judges will recognize one studio who consistently presents their dancers in a ‘classy’, professional, and age-appropriate manner. The award will come with a $250 ONSTAGE NY Gift Certificate – valid at the 2024 Regional Competition.
BACKSTAGE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: The award will come with a $150 ONSTAGE NY Gift Certificate.
TRIPLE THREAT AWARD: The judges will recognize a performer who has demonstrated exemplary acting, singing, and dancing talents in their performance. The winner will receive automatic acceptance to the NYC Dance Alliance Summer Dance Intensive and a $250 tuition credit (no cash value). Interested in attending or for more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. **
ENTERTAINMENT AWARD: The judges will recognize one entry in each of the FIVE Age Divisions they feel demonstrate outstanding entertainment qualities. The award will come with a $250 ONSTAGE NY Gift Certificate to be used at the 2024 regionals of your choice and FREE competition entry fees for that entry at the 2023 Onstage NY National Grande Finale!
CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARD: The panel of judges will choose one number in each of Age Divisions and designate it as the ‘Best of Show’. Each ONSTAGE NY Regional Critics’ Choice Winner will receive a $250 ONSTAGE NY Gift Certificate to be used at the 2024 regionals of your choice and FREE competition entry fees for that entry at the 2023 Onstage NY National Grande Finale! (Adult entries are not eligible for Critics’ Choice Awards).
HIGH SCORE SOLOIST: Will be awarded a partial STEPS ON BROADWAY (NYC) Youth Program Summer Intensive Scholarship.**
**This award cannot be combined with any other award or scholarship.
ALL 2022 Critics Choice winning entries may not compete in 2023.
Judges Standout Awards may be presented each weekend - at the discretion of the judges.
No entry fees are refundable. Make all checks payable to: ONSTAGE NY.
